The common red soldier beetle (Rhagonycha fulva) belongs to the family of soldier beetles. He comes in Europe and Asia.

Common red soldier beetle in a threesome

Common red soldier beetles are 7 mm to 10 mm long. They are yellow-reddish colored on the whole body, with only the rear deck wing tips dark. The Common red soldier beetles have long probe, of which the first two limbs are reddish, the remaining are brown coloured. The legs are orange, the feet are dark.

Common red soldier beetle cleaning its wings

Common red soldier beetles live in forests, fields, meadows and gardens. They are to find (often in groups) on flowers or leaves. They are active by day and feed on insects, young plants extensions or pollen.

Common red soldier beetle - Rhagonycha fulva - mating

The larvae are looking stretched long, often soft and velvety dark colored. They feed on small insects and snails and live on the ground.